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July Updates | Society of Black Archaeologists

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On July 17, 2024

In Deadlines, Fieldwork Opportunity, News and Events

Happy July from the Society of Black Archaeologists!

 We hope you’re enjoying a great month – read below for the latest news and updates for the SBA community.

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Publications | Events | Opportunities 

PUBLICATIONS
  • Understanding Diversity in American Egyptology – The Egyptology State of the Field has published its initial results of data collected through the online survey in 2021, which is compared with relevant external data sets in Egyptology, academic contexts, and the United States as a whole. The report is to increase understanding of the makeup of Egyptology in the United States, improve educational and occupational environments, develop initiatives and programs aimed at diversifying and strengthening the field, and generate new studies to track changes to the composition of the field over time. Egyptology State of the Field website.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2024 Airlie House Revisited – During the third week of May 2024, the National Park Service (NPS) and the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) hosted a workshop to consider pressing issues in archaeological cultural resource management (CRM) and to propose action plans to move CRM archaeology into the future. The 2024 Airlie House Revisited workshop was structured around four broad themes: Workforce Training and Careers; Decolonization/Engaging Descendent Communities/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging; Archaeological Collections, including Records; and CRM Archaeology Compliance. The preliminary outcomes of the 2024 Airlie House Revisited workshop will be presented in an upcoming article in the SAA Archaeological Record. Check out the full press release here: [AIRLIE_HOUSE_WORKSHOP_RELEASE_06272024.pdf]

OPPORTUNITIES

  • SBA 2024 Annual Meeting (Virtual, September 14, 2024) – The Society of Black Archaeologists invites all members to submit presentations for an annual meeting, held virtually on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1:00-4:00PM (Eastern Standard Time). Following our annual business meeting, SBA members get an opportunity to present 10 minute papers or multimedia presentations. Submissions from both terrestrial and underwater settings and from all geographical areas will be considered, but we will prioritize submissions addressing Black, African diaspora, and African heritage. All submissions need to be completed using this form by July 30, 2024.
  • Assistant Professor, Caribbean Studies | UC Berkeley – Berkeley seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose work demonstrates contributions to Caribbean Studies. They invite scholars working on the broader circum-Caribbean, including work across different colonial and anticolonial formations, as well as work on the Caribbean diaspora and on the Caribbean coasts of Central and South America. The department is interested in applicants whose research and teaching articulate a clear methodological approach, whether grounded in a distinct discipline or in interdisciplinary practice.

_____________________________________________________ Check out more employment opportunities for SBA members on the SBA Job Board!

Submit your recent achievements, announcements or upcoming opportunities via the SBA Announcements & Opportunities Form!

Call for Applications | Princeton University Postdoctoral Fellowships

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On July 11, 2024

In Deadlines, Fieldwork Opportunity, Position Announcements, Uncategorized

The Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities and social sciences, invites applications for the 2025-2028 fellowship competition. The following fellowships are to be awarded:

Two or three Open Fellowships in any discipline represented in the Society

One Fellowship in Humanistic Studies

One Fellowship in LGBT Studies

We hope outstanding graduate students apply—those now finishing their Ph.D., and those who received their degree after January 1, 2023. Selection is based on exceptional scholarly achievement and evidence of unusual promise, range and quality of teaching experience, and potential contributions to an interdisciplinary community. The Society of Fellows seeks a diverse and international pool of applicants, and especially welcomes those from underrepresented backgrounds.

For more information and the online application please visit our website. The application deadline is August 6, 2024.

Any inquiries should please be sent to fellows@princeton.edu.

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An Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Field Archaeologist (Bradstreet Project, MA)

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On July 11, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity, Position Announcements

There’s a job listing for a Field Crew Chief of an ongoing archaeological excavation of a colonial home site in North Andover, Massachusetts. Donald Slater and  Christy Pottroff hope to hire an experienced field archaeologist from June to November 2024–to help open & close the site, train volunteers, and assist in documentation. Please read more about the position & the project, and forward this information to any qualified candidates who might be interested in this position.

The Bradstreet Project, located in North Andover, MA, and established in 2019, has re-discovered the two 17th century homes of foundational American poet Anne Bradstreet and her husband Simon Bradstreet (later governor of Massachusetts). After using dendrochronology to positively identify the still-standing partial remnants of the Bradstreet’s 1667/1668 home, the project set its sights on locating the archaeological remains of their earlier home that was memorialized in Anne’s poem Verses Upon the Burning of Our House, July 10, 1666. Succeeding in this mission in the fall of 2023, excavations will continue in 2024 to further document the site.

The team is interdisciplinary and cross-institutional, funded and facilitated by Boston College & Phillips Academy, and undertaken by researchers with degrees in archaeology, anthropology, history, literary studies, and creative writing.

Please contact pottroff@bc.edu with any questions about the project or the position. We will review applications on a rolling basis.

Bondi Cave & Kakheti Palaeolithic Field School

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On July 11, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity

Come and join us as we unearth the Palaeolithic of Bondi Cave and Kakheti open-site

This summer you have the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Niko Tushabramishvili, Ilia State University, Georgia and their students, on archaeological excavations in the Chiatura Region, country of Georgia at the famous Palaeolithic site of Bondi Cave and an accompanying Lower Palaeolithic open site at Kakheti.

Bondi Cave & Kakheti Field School

Field School Opportunity | Bondi Cave & Kakheti Field School

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On April 23, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity

The Past to Present Archaeology Group is hosting a summer field school at Bondi Cave in Georgia. Bondi Cave is a Palaeolithic cave located in the basin of the Rioni-Kvirila Rivers, in the Imereti region in north-western Georgia, and is one of few cave sites which documents the transition between the Middle to Upper Palaeolithic, cataloguing the demise of the Neanderthals and their replacement by Homo sapiens between 45 and 35 ka BP. To date, the cave has only received limited attention with the excavation of a single trench recording deposits back to the Later Middle Palaeolithic. The Caucasus possesses numerous examples of similiar sites that contain much older artefacts and deposits such as Tsona and Kudaro in Georgia, and Azykh in Azerbaijan. Therefore, it is hypothesised that Bondi Cave may date further back in time to the Lower Palaeolithic.

Situated 10km south west of Bondi Cave, lies an open plateau that following a programme of test-pitting in 2021 has produced numerous Lower and Middle Palaeolithic artefacts including Levallois cores, flakes, tools and handaxes. The area of recovery is quite extensive and possesses multiple outcrops of good quality volcanic raw materials. The site has the potential to be extremely rich, which will be extremely important for helping archaeologists understand how hominins exploited and occupied this fascinating landscape.

This summer, Past to Present Archaeology alongside Dr Niko Tushabramishvili and Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia, launch a new research initiative to undertake excavations at both Bondi Cave and Kakheti open site to expand on previous excavations, to explore and document Neanderthal evolutionary history, discover evidence for the Lower Palaeolithic and study extensive artefact bearing deposits in a beautiful open landscape. This is an exciting fieldschool opportunity to excavate rich Palaeolithic deposits and contribute to the understanding of human evolution in the Caucasus. Participants have a choice of site and even have an opportunity to receive expert archaeological training by industry professionals.

Students will learn:

  • Single-context excavation and recording
  • Maintaining accurate site records
  • Archaeological photography
  • Archaeological interpretation and sequencing
  • Drawing archaeological plans and sections to appropriate scales
  • Archaeological survey
  • Artefact retrieval and finds cataloguing
  • Lithic identification and typological analysis
  • Environmental sampling strategies
  • Site conduct and health and safety considerations

Students may choose to be a part of the the project for one to four weeks, allowing the field school to be financially flexible. For more information on how to join this field season, follow this link.

Field School | Methods and Practices of Archaeological Excavation

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On April 11, 2024

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Are you interested in hands-on experience in archaeological research or Greek archaeology? This summer, the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is hosting a 2024 Summer Field School course “Anthropology 215: Methods and Practices of Archaeological Excavation” in Thessaloniki, Greece/ It will offer a survey of methodological approaches to the investigation and interpretation of past societies with an emphasis on excavation practices.

In 5 weeks, students will earn 5 credits, while having the ability to immerse themselves in the inspiring city of Thessaloniki. The class breakdown will have a three-week in-class teaching component and then two weeks of outdoor excavation and laboratory practicum opportunities at the site of Toumba.

The application deadline for the Summer 2024 semester is Friday, May 17th. Students can submit their application/ learn about the process here. To apply, please see your home institution’s internal deadline and application process first.

If you have any additional questions about the program, reach out to Dr. Maria Kyriakidou, Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences (markyria@act.edu); if you have questions about the application process, reach out to the Associate Director of Enrollment for North America, Angel Elvin (elvin@act.com), or Keshon Kindred, the regional Admissions Counselor and Coordinator (keshon@act.edu)

To see a video testimonial on last year’s field season, follow this link!

PAL job post

Job Opportunity: Public Archaeology Laboratory Seeking Seasonal Archaeologists

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On March 27, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity, Position Announcements

PAL job post

Interested in joining the talented team of historians, archaeologists, preservation planners, architectural historians, and technical specialists at The Public Archaeology Laboratory? PAL, New England’s premier cultural resource management (CRM) firm, is hiring for yet another busy year! They are looking to hire Seasonal Archaeologists for the upcoming field season to work on all phases of archaeological investigations across New England.

Click the link for job description and to apply to be part of the PAL team!

https://www.palinc.com/careers

The Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc.

26 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
contactus@palinc.com
401-728-8780

 

Fieldwork Opportunity: Bondi Cave & Kakheti Palaeolithic Field School

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On March 21, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity

bondi cave poster

This summer, Past to Present Archaeology alongside Dr Niko Tushabramishvili and Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia, launch a new research initiative to undertake excavations at both Bondi Cave and Kakheti open site to expand on previous excavations, to explore and document Neanderthal evolutionary history, discover evidence for the Lower Palaeolithic and study extensive artefact bearing deposits in a beautiful open landscape. We offer an exciting fieldschool opportunity to excavate rich Palaeolithic deposits and contribute to the understanding of human evolution in the Caucasus. Participants have a choice of site and even have an opportunity to receive expert archaeological training by industry professionals.

More information at pasttopresent.org/field-school-projects/bondi-cave-kakheti-field-school/?v=79cba1185463

You will receive archaeological training and instruction in:
  • Single-context excavation and recording
  • Maintaining accurate site records
  • Archaeological photography
  • Archaeological interpretation and sequencing
  • Drawing archaeological plans and sections to appropriate scales
  • Archaeological survey
  • Artefact retrieval and finds cataloguing
  • Lithic identification and typological analysis
  • Environmental sampling strategies
  • Site conduct and health and safety considerations
Project Dates:

Bondi Period 1: Sunday 30th June to Friday 5th July 2024
Bondi Period 2: Sunday 7th July to Friday 12th July 2024
Bondi Period 3: Sunday 14th July to Friday 19th July 2024
Bondi Period 4: Sunday 21st July to Friday 26th July 2024

Kakheti Period 1: Sunday 30th June to Friday 5th July 2024
Kakheti Period 2: Sunday 7th July to Friday 12th July 2024
Kakheti Period 3: Sunday 14th July to Friday 19th July 2024
Kakheti Period 4: Sunday 21st July to Friday 26th July 2024

Bondi Phase 1: Sunday 30th June to Friday 12th July 2024
Bondi Phase 2: Sunday 14th July to Friday 26th July 2024

Kakheti Phase 1: Sunday 30th June to Friday 12th July 2024
Kakheti Phase 2: Sunday 14th July to Friday 26th July 2024

Bondi All: Sunday 30th June to Friday 26th July 2024
Kakheti All: Sunday 30th June to Friday 26th July 2024

Bondi/Kakheti Split: Sunday 30th June to Friday 26th July 2024

Pricing:

One-Week Intensive: Immerse yourself for a week with accommodation at £895 per person.
Two-Week Deep Dive: Extend your learning with a two-week stay for £1,595.
Four-Week Exploration: Master your skills over four weeks for £2,995.

Please note: Travel costs to and from Georgia are not included.

 

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Fieldwork Opportunity: Yangguanzhai Excavation (China) | Apply by April 1, 2024

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On March 21, 2024

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Course Dates June 16 – July 20, 2024

Apply By April 1

ifrglobal.org/program/china-yangguanzhai

The Yangguanzhai Neolithic Archaeological Project focuses on one of the largest known prehistoric villages in China, dating to the Middle to Late Yangshao period (4,000-3,000 BCE). Yangguanzhai is located in the Jing River Valley, approximately 25 kilometers north of the ancient city of Xi’an in northwest China. Excavation of 18,000 sq. meters has revealed a moat, a row of cave dwellings, subterranean houses, child urn-burials, and extensive pottery kilns.  Whereas earlier excavations focused on exposing large architectural features, current investigations are focused on evidence for changes in how the Neolithic settlement was used over its long history of occupation. For example, recent analyses of local stratigraphic data and samples collected with micromorphological methods are revealing shifts in uses of key features like moats and pits. These and other data are essential to a fuller understanding of life at different stages of Yangguanzhai’s history and provide an empirical foundation for exploring why behavior changed over time.

The Yangguanzhai project makes evident how archaeological inquiry is truly a multidisciplinary endeavor. Learning and training alongside local Chinese archaeology students, participants in this program are introduced to micromorphological, paleoethnobotanical, zooarchaeological, and geochemical methods.This field school promises a full immersion into the practice of Chinese archaeology through lectures, museum visits, and training in methodologically rigorous field investigations with experienced Chinese archaeologists.

TOTAL COST: $5,470

China: Yangguanzhai Excavation

2024 Black History Month at the Institute | Field Schools

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On February 21, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity, News and Events

4 silhouettes on a black background (Black History Month 2024 logo)

Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions African Americans have made to the United States and the world at large, both in the past and present. This February at the Joukowsky Institute, we are highlighting resources created by and for African American scholars of archaeology and anthropology. This will be a three part series with each blog post focusing on different aspects of contemporary African American archaeology: Associations and Archives, Resources and Funding for Black Students, and Field School Opportunities. This week’s post will highlight field schools centered around African American heritage sites, and that emphasize collaboration with descendant communities.

 
2024 Summer Field Schools of African American Archaeology
 

Montpelier Field School | The Montpelier Field School is open for applications for their 2024 Summer season. This year they will be documenting the Montpelier Burial Ground of the Enslaved to support the Montpelier Descendants Committee’s efforts in building a memorial adjacent to the burial ground. Students will be trained in foundational excavation methods, as well as get hands-on experience working with descendant communities. Applications may be accessed here. 

Slave House Exploration and Evidence Tracing Field School (SHEET) | SHEET is an initiative of Saving Slave Houses’ Pharsalia Plantation Co-Stewardship Project aimed at preserving the histories of slave houses and their descendant communities. Interns will practice oral histories documentation and interpretation, as well as how to collect spatial data in the field. Applications open soon. 

Black Life in Bellevue Field School | Washington College’s Center for Environment and Society is sponsoring an archaeological field school entitled “Black Life in Bellevue: Documenting African American Cultural Landscape Along the Chesapeake Bay.”  Students will learn how to document cultural landscapes—measuring, drawing, and photography—as well as how to employ geographic information system mapping to digitize the Bellevue village. Contact co-directors Michael Chiarappa and Janet Sheridan to get involved. 

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Field School | The University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is hosting a Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology. Students will excavate sites of enslavement at the Poplar Forest plantation, including a stable, slave quarter, and other features associated with Jefferson’s plantation. Students will gain practical skills in survey, excavation, and mapping. Applications currently available.

If you are interested in discovering more field schools centered around African American or African Diaspora archaeology, please see resources available on the Society for Black Archaeologists and the African Diaspora Archaeology Network‘s websites. The Institute wishes you a happy Black History Month!

*Compiled and Written by Christina Miles (`25)

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